Learn proper programming syles?

Question

Where would one find information or just rather good ideas on what is considered proper programming ethics or methodology of how to format the code, comments, or even variable names so that it is easier to read the code at a later time?

Thanks!

Answer 1

The book Code Complete 2 is a timeless reference for good coding practice.

Answer 2

The absolute 'must-read' for you is Robert C. Martin's book Clean Code. Do give it a try. It makes some awesome points. I keep recommending to everyone ever since I bought it 6 months ago.

Edit

I thought reading my Amazon review could help :)

Answer 3

You're asking for Coding Standards, which are language specific.

For C# check out The IDesign C# Coding Standard (on the right-side of the screen in the middle of the page)

For .NET in general see Design Guidelines for Developing Class Libraries

For C++ check here

For Java see Sun's resource Code Conventions for the JavaTM Programming Language

Answer 4

For C++ I use the C++ google style guide